Botany Bay
Dents
Creek
River
Hacking
Woolooware
Bay
Georges
River
KINGSWAY
PRINCES
PRINCES
PRESIDENT AVE
HWY
HWY
TERRY ST
Beverley
Park
Beverley
Park
CronullaCronulla
Lilli
Pilli
Lilli
Pilli
BlakehurstBlakehurst
MirandaMiranda
CaringbahCaringbahCaringbahCaringbah
Sylvania
Waters
Sylvania
Waters
Sylvania
Waters
Sylvania
Waters
Taren
Point
Taren
Point
Taren
Point
Taren
Point
BurraneerBurraneer
Dolls PointDolls Point
GymeaGymea
Carss
Park
Carss
Park
Carss
Park
Carss
Park
Yowie
Bay
Yowie
Bay
SylvaniaSylvaniaSylvaniaSylvania
Kyle
Bay
Kyle
Bay
Kyle
Bay
Kyle
Bay
MontereyMonterey
Ramsgate BeachRamsgate Beach
Gymea
Bay
Gymea
Bay
Sans
Souci
Sans
Souci
SandringhamSandringham
KurnellKurnell
Greenhills
Beach
Greenhills
Beach
MontereyMonterey
BlakehurstBlakehurst
SandringhamSandringham
MirandaMiranda
Greenhills
Beach
Greenhills
Beach
CronullaCronulla
BurraneerBurraneer
Yowie
Bay
Yowie
Bay
GymeaGymea
Gymea
Bay
Gymea
Bay
Beverley
Park
Beverley
Park
Sans
Souci
Sans
Souci
COOKCOOK
Your official guide
to the Cook by-election
SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2024
VOTING IS
COMPULSORY
FOR AUSTRALIAN
CITIZENS AGED 18YEARS
AND OLDER AND
ENROLLED INCOOK
aec.gov.au
This guide is only
relevant to people
whoare enrolled
to vote in the
federal electoral
division of Cook in
New South Wales.
The AEC takes the safety of our
voters and election workers
seriously and implements
appropriate hygiene measures.
Information in this guide
reflects circumstances at
thetime of printing.
Why?
You will be voting for a
representative for the federal
electoral division ofCook in the
House of Representatives. This
by-election is being held following
the resignation of the Member
for Cook.
Who has to vote?
If you are enrolled in the federal
electoral division of Cook you are
required to vote in the by-election.
If you are not sure whether you are
enrolled in the division of Cook,
check your enrolment information at
aec.gov.au/check or call 132326
if you needhelp.
What if I can’t make it?
If you can’t make it to a polling
place on election day, you may be
eligible to vote early.
Voting early by post
To check if you are eligible to vote
early by post, visit aec.gov.au/pva
or scan the QR code.
Please call 132326 if you don’t
have online access and want to
apply for a postal vote.
The AEC must receive your
application as soon as possible
and no later than 6pm AEST
Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Voting early in person
To check if you are eligible to
vote early in person visit
aec.gov.au/cook/voting.htm
or scan the QR code.
If you are eligible, you can vote at
an early voting centre (below) from
Tuesday 2April 2024 to Friday
12April 2024.
Changes may occur to the
information below. Visit
aec.gov.au/cook to see the list of
early voting centres and to check
opening dates and hours.
CARINGBAH
St Phil’s Anglican Church Hall
CRONULLA
Cronulla Central Community Centre
MIRANDA
Bellingara Netball Stadium
RAMSGATE
Ramsgate Scout Hall
For further information about early
voting options and eligibility visit
aec.gov.au/cook or call 132326.
Plan ahead before
you vote
Do your research on candidates
and preferences before you go
to vote. A list of the candidates is
available at aec.gov.au/cook
You can use an AEC pencil, or you
can bring your own pencil or pen.
What happens at
the polling place?
When you reach the ballot
paper issuing point, a polling
official will ask for your full name
and address, and whether
you have voted before in the
2024 Cook by-election. Your
name will be marked off the
electoralroll.
■
You will be given your green
ballot paper for the House of
Representatives.
■
Read the instructions on
your ballot paper carefully.
■
Complete your ballot paper.
You must number every box
to make your vote count.
■
Once you have completed
your ballot paper, fold it and
place it in the ballot box
provided.
■
If you have used an AEC
pencil, deposit it in the box
on the way out.
Practice of hygiene measures
is encouraged. Please keep
appropriate physical distancing,
and use the provided hand
sanitiser.
Remember, if you need help,
you can ask a polling official.
The Cook by-election will be held on Saturday 13 April 2024.
Polling places open at 8am and close at 6pm sharp.
You can check the accessibility rating and details of polling
places ataec.gov.au/cook. For blind and low vision voting
options call 132326.
Where?
You can vote at any polling place
in the federal electoral division of
Cook on election day.
Please note that polling place
locations may have changed
since you last voted. At the time
of printing this publication, the
locations of some polling places
were yet to be confirmed.
Final locations are available at
aec.gov.au/cook
The final list of polling places,
along with a list of candidates,
will be published in the
St George & Sutherland Leader
on Wednesday 10 April 2024
and in The Daily Telegraph and
TheSydney Morning Herald on
Friday 12April2024.
For accessible voting options and
information, visit aec.gov.au/cook
or call 132326.
BLAKEHURST
Bald Face Public School
BURRANEER
Burraneer Bay Public School
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College
CARINGBAH
Caringbah High School
Caringbah Public School
Laguna Street Public School
St Phil’s Anglican Church Hall
MIRANDA
Miranda Community Centre
Miranda North Public School
Miranda Public School
Port Hacking High School
MONTEREY
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
RAMSGATE
Sans Souci Literary Institute
RAMSGATE BEACH
Ramsgate Public School
SANDRINGHAM
Sans Souci Community Pre-school
SANS SOUCI
Sans Souci Public School
SYLVANIA
Sylvania Anglican Church
Sylvania Heights Public School
Sylvania High School
Sylvania Public School
TAREN POINT
Taren Point Public School
WOOLOOWARE
Woolooware High School
Woolooware Public School
YOWIE BAY
Yowie Bay Public School
The Cook by-election will be held on Saturday 13 April 2024.
Polling places open at 8am and close at 6pm sharp.
During electoral events there is a large amount of information
being distributed which is seeking to influence your vote.
It’s important you consider if what you see, hear or read is reliable, from a
recognisable source, and is current and safe (not a scam). If you have doubts
about information, there are questions you can ask to help you form your own
opinion and make a decision. To find out more visit aec.gov.au/stopandconsider
Stop and consider
Check the source this by-election
CARLTON
Carlton South Public School
CARSS PARK
Blakehurst Public School
CONNELLS POINT
Connells Point Public School
CRONULLA
Cronulla Public School
Cronulla South Public School
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Cronulla
GREENHILLS BEACH
Cronulla High School
GYMEA
Gymea Anglican Church
Gymea Community Centre
Gymea North Public School
GYMEA BAY
Gymea Peoples Church
KOGARAH
St George School
KOGARAH BAY
Congregational Church Hall
KURNELL
Kurnell Public School
LILLI PILLI
Lilli Pilli Public School
Botany Bay
Dents
Creek
River
Hacking
Woolooware
Bay
Georges
River
KINGSWAY
PRINCES
PRINCES
PRESIDENT AVE
HWY
HWY
TERRY ST
Beverley
Park
Beverley
Park
CronullaCronulla
Lilli
Pilli
Lilli
Pilli
BlakehurstBlakehurst
MirandaMiranda
CaringbahCaringbahCaringbahCaringbah
Sylvania
Waters
Sylvania
Waters
Sylvania
Waters
Sylvania
Waters
Taren
Point
Taren
Point
Taren
Point
Taren
Point
BurraneerBurraneer
Dolls PointDolls Point
GymeaGymea
Carss
Park
Carss
Park
Carss
Park
Carss
Park
Yowie
Bay
Yowie
Bay
SylvaniaSylvaniaSylvaniaSylvania
Kyle
Bay
Kyle
Bay
Kyle
Bay
Kyle
Bay
MontereyMonterey
Ramsgate BeachRamsgate Beach
Gymea
Bay
Gymea
Bay
Sans
Souci
Sans
Souci
SandringhamSandringham
KurnellKurnell
Greenhills
Beach
Greenhills
Beach
MontereyMonterey
BlakehurstBlakehurst
SandringhamSandringham
MirandaMiranda
Greenhills
Beach
Greenhills
Beach
CronullaCronulla
BurraneerBurraneer
Yowie
Bay
Yowie
Bay
GymeaGymea
Gymea
Bay
Gymea
Bay
Beverley
Park
Beverley
Park
Sans
Souci
Sans
Souci
COOKCOOK
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aec.gov.au
132326
How to make
your vote count
For the Cook by-election you will be given a green
ballot paper.
You will be voting for a representative for the
federal electoral division of Cook in the House
of Representatives.
Number every box in the order of your choice.
Don’t worry if you make a mistake. You can ask
for another ballot paper and start again.
You can
practise voting
at aec.gov.au/
practise
Alternative versions of this guide
Information in accessible formats
You can download alternative formats of this
guide, such as audio, e-text and large print from
aec.gov.au/cook. Braille is also available
on request by calling 13 23 26.
People who are deaf or have a hearing or speech
impairment can contact us through the National
Relay Service (NRS):
■
TTY users phone 13 36 77 and quote 13 23 26.
■
Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 and
quote 13 23 26.
■
Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask
for 13 23 26.
Translated versions of this guide are available in
Greek, Cantonese and Mandarin from
aec.gov.au/cook
For information about voting and elections in other
languages call the number listed next to your
preferred language.
Arabic 1300 720 132
Burmese 1300 290 617
Cantonese 1300 720 135
Croatian 1300 720 136
Dari 1300 290 618
Farsi (Persian) 1300 290 619
Greek 1300 720 137
Italian 1300 720 138
Khmer 1300 720 134
Korean 1300 720 468
Macedonian 1300 720 139
Mandarin 1300 720 142
Polish 1300 720 143
Portuguese 1300 720 145
Russian 1300 720 146
Serbian 1300 720 147
Spanish 1300 720 148
Turkish 1300 720 149
Vietnamese 1300 720 152
Other languages 1300 720 153
Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens
aged 18 years and older. If you don’t vote, you
may be prosecuted. Voting more than once is
a criminal offence.
Remember... number every box to make your vote count
Number the boxes from 1 to 8 in
the order of your choice
House of Representatives
Ballot Paper
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SURNAME, Given Names
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PARTY
SURNAME, Given Names
PARTY
SURNAME, Given Names
PARTY
SURNAME, Given Names
PARTY
SURNAME, Given Names
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SURNAME, Given Names
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Sample ballot paper